The Last Apocalypse: Europe at the Year 1000 A.D. by James Reston Jr.

The Last Apocalypse: Europe at the Year 1000 A.D. by James Reston Jr. is an interesting history of medieval Europe. Reston takes as his premise that Europe was under assault by various groups which led to an apocalyptic state of mind. He describes the threats as the Vikings, Moors, Hungarians and Byzantines. He is at his best when describing the complex politics between the different groups. Unfortunately the section on the Vikings is essentially summaries of Sagas without much in the way of skepticism. That criticism aside this is an excellent history.

Recommended.

Is available through Abebooks.